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Having a memorial is a way of saying ‘you are gone, but not forgotten’. It can be somewhere to go to feel closer to the person, a place to gather and remember. Memorials come in all shapes and sizes, from simple marker plates or plaques to unique handcrafted headstones, inscribed benches, trees or even buildings. Deciding on the right memorial can take time and we hope that the ideas below will help this choice.

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Ottoman Inspired Memorial

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The origins of this beautiful design were drawn from the rich history of memorial sculpture found across the Middle East.

    A Bespoke Memorial

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    Sculpturer Nick Roberson works with families to create bespoke memorials that reflect the unique nature of their loved one.

      Commemorative Roundels
      Welsh slate roundels with painted and gilded incised lettering make a beautiful commemorative gift. (Image: Stone Creation Studio)

        Bespoke Carvings
        A bespoke headstone produced from natural stone, using traditional methods. (Image: Abbeygate Masonry)

          Monolithic Slate Memorial

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          The monoliths depict two aspects of a life. The green slate is from Cumbria and the heather coloured from North Wales.

            Choosing a Headstone

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            Advice & inspiration for choosing a headstone. 100% of the profits from the sale of the book go to Maggie’s Cancer Charity, Oxford (Image: Stoneletters)

              Child’s Memorial
              This beautifully smooth, tactile stone with its informal lettering style is a perfect memorial for a much loved child. (Image: Stoneletters)

                Memorial Flowers
                Memorial vases or containers provide a place to display flowers as a tribute to your loved one. (Image: Cullen Memorials)

                  Polished Blue Pearl Barrel Sided Vase

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                  The Craftsmen in Stone provide a wide selection of memorial vases, plaques and headstones. (Image: A.W. Lynn)

                    Memorial Stones
                    Memorials can take any shape or form. These simple stones are a wonderful way of remembering a loved one. (Image: Lettering Arts Trust)

                      Cremation Memorial Stone
                      A talented and skilled stonecutter will help you to create a memorial that is right for you. (Image: Stone Creation Studio)

                        A Place to Sit and Remember
                        This beautiful engraved stone bench is the perfect place to sit and remember. (Image: Anna Louise Parker)

                          Memorial Plaques
                          These beautifully crafted stone plaques can be placed on a garden wall or a special tree. (Image: Artisan Memorials)

                            Contemporary, Timeless, Unique
                            Fiona Flack will work with you to create a bespoke memorial as unique and special as the person you are remembering. (Image: Stone Creation Studio)

                              Simple Wooden Cross
                              An elegant, but simple wooden cross is perfect for a terrace or garden setting. (Image: Anna Louise Parker)

                                Elegant Memorial Sphere
                                An inscription or meaningful words can be carved onto this beautiful memorial sphere. (Image: Wayne Hart)

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